Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-330

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica Digilux 3 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The Digilux 3 was launched 6 months after the E-330 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Digilux 3 grades vs the E-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-330. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Leica Digilux 3 versus Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Digilux 3 and the E-330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and E-330 is 65 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and E-330.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.